Former Ecuadorean Comptroller General Carlos Polit, after being convicted of laundering money linked to Odebrecht, claimed to be "totally persecuted" by investigators.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams highlighted Polit's betrayal of public trust, noting he laundered $16.5 million aimed at enriching himself and securing wealth for his family.
The case illustrates a broader issue of corruption in Latin America, with Judge Williams stating, "This scheme and others like it erode confidence in government..."
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